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Report: Fred Davis stopped for DUI

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

Redskins tight end Fred Davis is already in hot water following a violation of the league's substance abuse policy, and now he finds himself into trouble with the law, according to the Washington Post. According to the report, Davis was stopped and charged with a DUI Thursday afternoon, though no other details are known about his arrest.

Davis fell out of favor with the Redskins last season, and is coming up on free-agency already facing an indefinite suspension as a part of his violation.

Redskins tight end Fred Davis issued a statement explaining why the NFL on Wednesday suspended him indefinitely for a substance abuse violation. "For over two years, I've worked very hard to eliminate marijuana from my life, and I have not had a positive test for it since 2011," said the statement, obtained by ESPN's Adam Caplan.

"Unfortunately, a couple of months ago I took a supplement that contained a banned substance. I now know that supplements are not regulated by the FDA and may contain banned substances. The NFL Policy is strict, and not knowing that a supplement might contain a banned substance doesn't excuse a violation of the policy."

Davis, who's entering free agency, said he'll stay in football shape and apply for reinstatement in the fall.

Washington tight end Fred Davis is facing a six-game suspension, according to NFL.com.

Davis is set to be a free-agent, and this won't help his stock. He has a history of failing drug tests, though it's unclear if that's the reason for his recent suspension. Davis lost his job to rookie Jordan Reed this season, and it was looking like he was on his way out of Washington.

Washington tight ends Logan Paulsen and Fred Davis did not play a big factor week 16 against the Cowboys.

Paulsen caught two passes for 7 yards. Davis caught one pass for 9 yards. Both players filled in for Jordan Reed, who was shut down for the season with a concussion. They'll take on the Giants Week 17.